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LSI Adult Refugee Education Program VISTA
 
 
 
Lutheran Services in Iowa’s (LSI) Refugee Education Program provides community-based English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and career pathway courses, both of which assist refugees to overcome language, cultural, and workplace challenges they face after arriving in Iowa. LSI’s Education Program served over 400 adult refugees in the last fiscal year. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will enhance our language programming by developing a one-on-one tutoring program that will provide targeted instruction to help students reach their individualized goals. The member will recruit, train, and supervise volunteer tutors and coordinate tutor pairings. The member will work with LSI staff to determine ways in which this programming can become a permanent service offering at LSI. The ideal candidate will have an interest in education, economic development, community outreach, and serving the refugee community in Des Moines. In addition, prior experience working with adult English language learners is desirable but not required. The candidate should be proficient in basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Member Duties: The VISTA member’s service will focus on the following key objectives: • To create a monthly, in-person training program/series for program volunteers and LSI staff • To build the capacity of the organization to sustain the One-on-One Tutoring Program beyond the member’s term of service • To build the capacity of the organization in order to better provide meaningful learning opportunities for adult refugees.
 
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Member Duties : Lutheran Services in Iowa’s (LSI) Refugee Education Program provides community-based English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and career pathway courses, both of which assist refugees to overcome language, cultural, and workplace challenges they face after arriving in Iowa. LSI’s Education Program served over 400 adult refugees in the last fiscal year. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will enhance our language programming by developing a one-on-one tutoring program that will provide targeted instruction to help students reach their individualized goals. The member will operate existing processes and procedures to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer tutors. The member will coordinate tutor pairings. The member will work with LSI staff to determine ways in which this programming can become a permanent service offering at LSI.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
LSI Adult Refugee Education Program VISTA

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023  -   09/01/2024

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations IOWA  

Accepting Applications
From  05/12/2023  To  05/12/2024 

Contact Meghan Smith
3200 University Ave
Des Moines   IA   50311
515-271-7411
meghan.smith@lsiowa.org
www.lsiowa.org/ircs

Listing ID 79448


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